City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 2025 06:00 PM 9103 E Frederick Ave.

1.CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

4.LOCAL AGENCY REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

1. a.SVFD - Quarterly Report - Chief Frank Soto

5.OTHER PRESENTATIONS

1. a.Millwood Water System Capital Improvement Plan Update - Ashley Williams & Sandy Faulkner - Welch Comer 

2. b.Broadlinc -Spokane Regional Broadband Development Authority - Ariane Schmidt, Executive Director Broadlinc 

6.PUBLIC COMMENTS CONCERNING ACTION ITEMS

In compliance with the requirements of the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) the City accepts public comments concerning agenda items proposed for final action by the City Council (“Action Items”). Written public comments are accepted up to 24 hours prior to this meeting by (1) USPS mail to: City of Millwood, 9103 E Frederick Avenue, Millwood, WA 99206; (2) electronic mail to comments@millwoodwa.us, or; (3) direct at City Hall. All received comments are distributed to the City Council, Mayor, and City Staff prior to this meeting for review and consideration before action.

7.EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)

8.ACTION ITEMS FOR FIRST READING

1. a.PUBLIC HEARING - Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and introduction of the following:

        i. Ordinance #551 Amending MMC Section 14.04.010

2. b.PUBLIC HEARING - Identifying 2026 Revenue Sources and introduction of the following:

       i. Resolution 2025 - 11 Certifying the 2026 Property Tax Levy per RCW 84.55.120

       ii. Resolution 2025-12 - 2026 Property Tax Levy Certification per RCW 84.52.020

3. c.ORDINANCE #549 Reduction of Speed Limit on Argonne Road

4. d.ORDINANCE #550 Amending City Council Monthly Meetings

5. e.ORDINANCE #552 Regulating Public Camping

6. f.Winterfest Special Event Permit

7. g.Irvin Water District #6 Request to Purchase Wholesale Water

9.ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 

1. a.Consent Agenda

   (1) September 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, (2) September 2025 Treasurer's Report, (3) September 2025 Claims, (4) September 2025 Payroll, and (5) Accepting Department of Commerce PUG Grant, and (6) Change to Banner Bank Authorized Account Signers

2. b.Interlocal Agreement between SCRAPS and the City for Animal Protection Services

10.REPORTS (no action)

1. a.Treasurer - Consultant Dave Armstrong - DTA Diversified

2. b.Clerk/Public Records and Code Enforcement – Lisa Cassels

3. c.Facilities - Kyle Schiewe

4. d.Utilities - Matt Erdahl

5. e.Planning - Amanda Tainio - Upward 7 Consulting

6. f.Legal - Brian Werst - Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC

7. g.Mayor - Mayor Kevin Freeman               

11.COUNCIL INFORMATION (no action or discussion)

12.PUBLIC REMARKS

Public Remarks are an opportunity for citizens to address the Council, either in-person or by submitting their remarks to remarks@millwoodwa.us. We ask that in-person speakers limit themselves to two minutes and follow the Citizen Participation Guidelines Policy as posted on the City of Millwood website www.millwoodwa.us/government#CityCouncil or available at City Hall prior to this meeting.

13.COUNCIL REMARKS

14.ANNOUNCEMENTS

15.SET NEXT MEETING - City Council Special (Regular) Meeting - November 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm. (City’s regular meeting moved to accommodate Veterans’ Day; meeting is required to be held as a “Special” Meeting)

16.ADJOURNMENT